Ronchi anchors seven wickets win for United
Opener Luke Ronchi scripted a comfortable seven wickets win for the Islamabad United against Karachi Kings in Saturday’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) match at the Sharjah Cricket Ground. In-form Ronchi scored 67 of 35 with eight fours and three sixes, neurtralising the Kings’ pace attack led by Muhammad Amir and Usman Shinwari. Ben Dunk and Aamir Yameen’s death over slogging gave a saving grace to the Imad Wasim-led Karachi Kings by taking the team to 143 runs after a shambolic batting collapse against Islamabad United. Imad Wasim-led Kings currently sit at the bottom of the points table after having accumulated just two points from three games, while United have four points from four games. With Mohammad Amir leading the bowling attack for Kings and Umer Khan in the midst, Karachi will defiantly have plenty to work with.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 19:18 UTC
Pakistan, UAE navies hold two-day 'Nasl al Bahr' exercise
Pakistan and UAE navies conducted bilateral exercise aimed at enhancing brotherly relationsISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy ships Tariq and Himmat visited Abu Dhabi to participate in International Defence Exhibition (IDEX)/ Naval Defence Exhibition(NAVDEX) on Saturday. Pakistan and UAE navies also conducted ‘Nasl Al Bahr’ bilateral exercise, which was aimed at enhancing brotherly relations between the two strategic partners. The exercise provided a common platform to Pakistan and UAE navies to improve tactical procedures and develop common understanding against asymmetric, air and surface threats in the maritime domain. “The IDEX/NAVDEX-19 is one of the leading trade shows for defence technology in the region. Accordingly, Pakistan and UAE navies have maintained very strong and close relations over the decades.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 23, 2019 18:26 UTC
Pakistani woman shot by Indian BSF succumbs to injuries
NAROWAL: A Pakistani woman who unintentionally crossed into India two days ago succumbed to injuries she had sustained by bullet firing, local media reported on Saturday. The woman Gulshan Bibi, who was 24-years old, was shot multiple times by the Indian Security Force (BSF). Her family said that she was unaware that she had crossed the border near Narowal. “She was shot at almost immediately and later succumbed to her injuries at an Indian hospital,” they said. According to concerned officials, the victim’s body would be handed over to Pakistani officials on Saturday.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 17:26 UTC
As 2020 candidates turn left, some Democrats worry about the center
They worry the primary may produce a nominee who will not appeal to centrist working and middle-class voters who voted for Trump in 2016 but whom Democrats believe they can win back. A person familiar with the president’s thinking told Reuters that Trump had been looking for a “big contrast issue” to help power his 2020 bid. In recent speeches, including his State of the Union address and again this week in Florida, a key 2020 battleground, Trump used the crisis in Venezuela to equate Democrats with socialists. Recent Democratic presidential nominees such as Clinton, Obama and John Kerry ran as centrists. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is one of the few Democrats in the presidential field to push back at the progressive agenda.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 17:26 UTC
Saudi crown prince backs China's counter-terrorism measures in Xinjiang
Chinese premier also supported promotion of counter-terrorism cooperation between two countriesSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, during his visit to Beijing, endorsed China’s counter-terrorism strategy in Xinjiang. We respect and support China’s rights to take counter-terrorism and de-extremism measures to safeguard national security. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed said during meeting with Xi Jinping "China has the right to carry out anti-terrorism and de-extremization work for its national security." The Chinese premier also supported the promotion of counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. “The two sides should promote counter-terrorism cooperation in the Middle East, strengthen international de-extremism cooperation and prevent the spread and infiltration of extremism,” he said.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 23, 2019 17:03 UTC
AJK president warns India against aggression on Pulwama incident
Masood Khan says Indian blame game can be proved counterproductive and ‘reduce India to ashes’MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said India was playing a dangerous game by stoking the fire of hatred and hurling war threats on Pakistan that can be proved counterproductive and “reduce India to ashes”. “It is easy to spread hatred, prejudices and religious animosity, but hard and painful to swallow its bitter fruits. The culture of extremism and warmongering can tear apart the fabric of Indian society and reduce India to ashes,” President Masood said while addressing a gathering of journalists and members of civil society after opening an office of a national daily newspaper here on Saturday. Describing Azad Jammu and Kashmir as a “habitat of warrior races”, where people are inborn soldiers, he said India will be taught a lesson if it dared to thrust aggression upon Pakistan or AJK. On Friday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned the Pulwama attack but did not mention Pakistan despite India’s efforts to associate the neighbouring country with the incident without any evidence.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 23, 2019 16:41 UTC
Sheikh Rasheed claims to be PAC member
LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Saturday claimed he is a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and that a notification regarding his membership has been sent out. He has lost his password,” he said while speaking about a likely protest movement by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). On the subject of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani’s arrest, Rasheed said that nothing has changed and things remain unaffected even after the arrest. In response to a question, Rasheed said that he does not have any opponent in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). About the railways, he shared all land owned by Pakistan Railways is being computerised.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 16:41 UTC
PTI Balochistan unhappy with Naeemul Haq’s ‘interference’
Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Balochistan wing and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq have recently engaged in a tug of war over the appointment of a special assistant at the provincial level, media reports said Saturday. The party’s provincial spokesman has complained that Haq is insisting for the appointment of a “suspended party member” to the provincial government office. Syed Zahoor Agha was suspended by Jahangir Tareen when he was the PTI secretary, the party’s provincial spokesperson Babar Yousufzai said in a statement to media. He added that Haq was ‘interfering’ in the affairs of PTI Balochistan. He also invited the attention of Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice of the party leader’s interference in the provincial matter.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 16:41 UTC
Pakistan all set to counter India’s diplomatic, military offensive
ISLAMABAD: In wake of the fast developments taking amid tensions with India, Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic contacts with friendly states to keep them in picture over the hostile posture adopted by India. However, there is no official alarm as the armed forces have been issued directions and the government officers are working per routine. An informed source says that Pakistan was ready to thwart any challenge from air, ground or water and threat perception assessment was being made. The source said that Pakistan expected diplomatic and moral support from friendly countries in wake of threats emanating from its eastern neighbour and all angles are being monitored. The diplomatic channel between India and Pakistan is also dormant for the time being as Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria is still in New Delhi as he had been summoned by the Indian government for consultations.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 16:30 UTC
Shehbaz to move LHC against bar on foreign travel
LAHORE: National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif has decided to challenge the government’s decision to place his name on the Exit Control List (ECL) in the Lahore High Court (LHC). Earlier, the interior ministry issued a notification regarding a foreign travel ban on Shehbaz, who is also the president of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N). On Friday, the interior ministry placed the name of Shehbaz Sharif on the no-fly list on the recommendation of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and approval of the federal cabinet. The federal cabinet meeting on Thursday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair, approved the recommendation of NAB to place Shehbaz Sharif’s name in the ECL. The former Punjab chief minister is currently facing two corruption references filed by NAB.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 16:18 UTC
Two ‘terrorists’ held in Bahawalpur
BAHAWALPUR: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested two alleged terrorists belonging to a banned outfit. CTD spokesperson said that two “most wanted terrorists”, including Dost Muhammad alias Dosu and Ataullah, were arrested during a raid in the vicinity of the Sadar Police Station. Both the arrestees allegedly belong to the banned Balochistan Republican Army (BRA), the CTD official said. “A large cache of ammunition and weaponry was recovered from their possession besides two-kilograms of explosives, detonators, time devices and five hand grenades.”The CTD spokesperson said that the terrorists have confessed to having plans of destroying the central gas pipeline in Bahawalpur. “The arrested persons have also confessed to receiving funding from a BRA commander who is currently residing somewhere in Afghanistan,” he added.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 16:18 UTC
Spurs stunned as Burnley ruin Kane's return
Mauricio Pochettino’s side would have moved within two points of leaders Manchester City with a win at Turf Moor. But they squandered the chance to enhance their title prospects with a sloppy display that saw Chris Wood put Burnley ahead after half-time. There was controversy about Wood’s goal as it came from a corner that Tottenham felt shouldn’t have been given. Moments later, Pochettino was fuming on the touchline as Burnley snatched the lead with Wood’s seventh goal in his last 10 games in the 57th minute. Tottenham had stolen late winners in three of their last four league games, but it was Burnley who finished in the ascendency in the 83rd minute.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 23, 2019 15:56 UTC
Three girls die as car falls into flooding nullah
ISLAMABAD: Three girls were killed after a car fell into a nullah at Parbat road in sector G-7/4. According to Islamabad police, five people were on their way while riding a car when it suddenly fell into a flooding nullah. As a result, three girls identified as Rimsha, Hina, and Isha died on the spot while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital for first aid. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 15:45 UTC
LHC detailed verdict: NAB failed to prove Shehbaz’s misuse of authority
The bench had granted post-arrest bail to Mr Sharif on Feb 14 last through a short order. The detailed verdict observes that there was no mentioning in the record that the former chief minister was a signatory to the mutual agreement signed by Punjab Land Development Company (PLDC) then chief executive officer Shahid Latif and contractor Chaudhry Amir Latif. public private partnership and no objection has so far been raised in this respect by the NAB,” wonders the bench. Through the same order the bench had also granted post-arrest bail to Fawad Hassan Fawad, former secretary implementation to chief minister, in the Ashiana housing scheme. The NAB had alleged that Shehbaz being chief minister had issued a directive for the construction of a drain in Chiniot district primarily for the use of Ramzan Sugar Mills owned by his sons.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 23, 2019 15:45 UTC
Yasin Malik among 100 Kashmiris detained in IoK raids
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Abdul Hamid Fayaz is also among those arrestedSRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: More than 100 Kashmiris have been detained during overnight raids in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) ahead of nationwide elections set to be held by May, police officials said on Saturday. Yasin Malik, the head of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Abdul Hamid Fayaz were among those detained. The overnight arrests led to violent scenes in parts of the occupied valley, with stone-throwing protesters met by police firing tear gas. The Indian government has warned that it will use all options in its power to avenge the attack reportedly claimed by Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). A spokesperson for JI said the arrests of its members were a “well designed ploy,” ahead of any such ruling.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 23, 2019 15:45 UTC